Kharkiv National University of Economics (KhNUE) is the greatest provider of economic education in Eastern Ukraine, it trains Bachelors, Specialists and Masters of Economics. The 4th accreditation level provides the University with the right to train specialists for foreign countries. The teaching staff comprises 722 persons: 53 are Doctors of Science, Professors and Academicians, 363 are Candidates of Science, Associate Professors. Since its foundation in 1930, 50 000 specialists in Economics from Ukraine and 79 countries have graduated from the University.

The University is an institution of considerable scientific potential. At present there are 5 scientific schools in the University that are headed by leading Ukrainian Professors and Doctors of Science. Two research and development laboratories that study social and economic problems of the society, creativity evaluating and surveying of intellect level were set up at the University.

Kharkiv National University of Economics maintains international relations with neighboring and overseas higher schools and associations, takes part in cooperation within the framework of international and European education programs and projects.

At present KhNUE encloses 4 lecture buildings, a complex for physical education and recreation, scientific and library buildings. Since March, 2003 there is an automated library system, all the processes at the library are automated due to this system.

The University administration does its best to provide the lecture halls with up-to-date equipment. Language laboratories enable students to use audio and video aids for mastering Russian to be able to study at the University.

There are no problems of students’ accommodation in the hostels. KhNUE has gyms in the hostels with training and other equipment where students can do any sports they like.

At present the University is licensed to prepare overseas citizens for entering higher schools (preparatory faculty), to educate students and provide them with higher education (Bachelor and Master Degrees), to retrain specialists and provide them with the other degree, to upgrade qualification in major specialties, to provide postgraduate and doctorate courses.